60. Farnham - House and Pet Sitting - Episode 10

 Well, what a wonderful sit this is!

We had an idea the place was going to be nice, but wow! The property is home to a family of 5, a dog, a cat and seventeen sheep. We only had to look after the dog, cat and sheep as the family were going to Canada for a holiday.

                              Sandy                                                                 Arthur

   

Part of the flock

We managed to secure this sit through Adrian, a friend of a friend who the sit was actually given to but didn't want to do on his own. Being a 7-bedroom house on acreage with a heated indoor pool, sauna and tennis court, who wouldn't want to share it? He's a lovely guy with a wicked sense of humour.

Adrian met us at the bus stop and drove Max and the luggage back to the house as the house is quite isolated and is a bit of a way to walk, especially with luggage. I decided to walk the 2 km distance.

Max and Adrian. I think Max is in her element here!

Given further supplies were required, I was given an opportunity to drive the Merc which, 

of course, I gladly obliged.

Walking the dog and checking the sheep daily were the only expectations required of us apart from feeding the creatures of course. Apart from going into Farnham village on a couple of occasions for supplies, we were more than happy to stay at the property. Apart from the seven bedrooms, the house also has 2 living areas, a library, a study, a music room and a 'party room' so the three of us could claim our own 'space' when required.

 My music room

A beautiful old feature wall

Mega Kitchen

Foyer

Max in her office.

No guesses here

We all had a couple of games 

A view from the back. You can see here that the house was originally two dwellings that were bridged together at a later date.

The Party Room is in a separate shed built in the late 1700s

The Party Room also had a turning circle for the previous owner's sports cars.

Walking on the property boundary

Another bonus was the abundant blackberries found on and near the property

Sandy was there for moral support

A creek forms one of the boundaries of the property.

We had the pleasure of Daniel and Ellen's company last weekend

On a walk, we came across Headley Park Hotel. Note how it's literally on the roadside.

I love the humour... even in 'No Trespassing' signs.

      

Sandy is a cutie. Both Max's and my favourite to date!